Warrnambool   03 Oct 2025
 
GOING: H

Northpoint Liquor/Bottle-O BM56 Handicap 1300m

Track: Heavy 10   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.83)  

A solid tempo is on the cards with Darra Linen and Symphonite pushing for the lead ahead of Squander and Dougal Mckeen. Big field but lots of these are struggling to find form. SACRED FORT (5) has been going well though with a solid run in far tougher two back then finishing runner-up latest in this class after being slowly away. Suited here and looks hard to hold out. SYMPHONITE (9) looks a big threat. Won the maiden with ease two back then runner-up latest here in slightly tougher grade. At top and looks hard to beat. SIMPLY SASSY (11) scored her maiden success last time out over 1400m at Hamilton when stalked the pace and shot away. Farley back aboard and on home track can measure up again. DOUGAL MCKEEN (8) was placed two back then finished ninth over 1500m at Mornington, beaten 7 lengths. Tends to mix form but trip suits, change of rider and drawn well. Has the ability and is worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stay with Sacred Fort.
1 9156x THE MAGGSTAR
TETYANA FURDETSKA
7YO  GREY  MARE 65.0KG
Ms T Furdetska, S Stogryn, A Furdetskyy, V Diachuk, B Masters, Miss A Masters, Miss H Thompson, Mrs S Kellett, Miss K Walburgh, P R Maher, Miss O Feschenko & H Kovalchuk
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 May 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lightning Express carrying 57.5kg at $17. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Pakenham F&M Bm64 April 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sirius Statement carrying 60.5kg at $41. Alley make it tough and prepared to risk.
15
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
Black And Red Halves With Gold Trident, Black Sleeves, Red Chevron, Black Cap
2 29x16 MASKED MARAUDER
TOM DABERNIG
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 64.0KG
J O'Neill, A Hullick, S Nixon, R Varapodio, D Harrison, R O'Reilly, P Gately, Coast To Coast (Mgr: M Crayn), Mrs L Jones, KJones, Brooklyn Park (Mgr: C Perry), Miss A Sutherland, J Jackson, B Wilkes, Ms D Twiss, Ms K Perry, G Moroney, L Gauci & T J F Syndications (Mgr: B Carroll)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by a head at this track Bm64 August 21 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Icy Pole with 58kg at $10. Second-up 6th of 9 at Bendigo Bm62 on September 7 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Balastier carrying 61kg at $16. This easier and at home with the claim can do much better.
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MS ROSE HAMMOND
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
3 5x017 THUNDERANLIGHTNING
K M ELFORD
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
K M Elford, W P Parkin, G W Parkin, M P Cornell & Ms A M Lear
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track Bm56 on September 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Billie Bronx with 61.5kg at $21. Before that settled well back; won by a neck at this track Bm56 September 9 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Rivkin carrying 59.5kg at $26. Won only try course and distance and can sneak into the finish at odds.
9
L WILLIAMS
Aqua, White Sleeves, Aqua Armbands And Cap
4 29819 RHODESIAN RED
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, G J & Mrs P C Andersen, D & Mrs L J Norman, J M Baker, D & Mrs L Paddle, Dr J F Kinnear, Mrs R M Markham, Once We Were Worriers (Mgr: T J McGrath), Ms A Payne, B Phillips, D Holt, M F Rogan, S Kalamvokis, B J Anderson, M Safranko & S K B Racing (Mgr: S Blake)
Most recently 9th of 12 at Wodonga Bm62 on September 16 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Jugiong carrying 58kg at $6. Before that settled well back; won by 1.0 len at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 August 30 over 1205m defeating Wild Irish Rover with 58kg at $8.50. Major player on best form and gets chance in easier company.
2
FRED W KERSLEY
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
5 21502 SACRED FORT
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
SCT Syndications (Mgr: Ms N Blakley), Miss K L Edwards, P C Savage, J Parfett, P H Jenkins, B McEgan, Franksdriving (Mgr: S Scott), D Sinclair, B Baker, R J Facchi, LAPD (Mgr: P L Diamond), M K Leacy, G Miller, G M O'Meara, V Surace, P Tabone, P A Thompson, C R Watson & P E Wharton
Most recently 2nd of 12 at Hamilton Bm56 on September 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Dubai Dancer carrying 61kg at $5.50. The start before that 10th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Keane Enuff carrying 58kg at $8. Made headway last time. Got home hard after a slow start last time and looks hard to beat here.
1
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star
6 1x606 STAN TOUGH
JAMES J MCNAMARA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
J McNamara, Mrs L Mcnamara, Tough Vic, C Claridge, S Quinlan, Mrs L Quinlan, Miss A McNamara, G Leddin, Mrs M Leddin, A Mcnamara, Mrs E Mcnamara, N McCosker, Mrs G McCutcheon, Mrs K McCosker, Ms S Smith, Ms S Hughes, Mrs J Mischkulnig, S Strain, S McNamara & Gilmara
Last start 6th of 9 at Hamilton Bm56 on September 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Blazing Guru with 61.5kg at $21. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track Bm64 on August 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Always Hapi carrying 58.5kg at $21. Can't recommend on that performance.
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MELISSA JULIUS
Black, White And Aqua Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Black And Aqua Hooped Cap, White Pom Pom
7 14 TEARS ARE FLOWING
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Marquee Stud Racing (Mgr: M J Alati), Mrs K A Faglioni, Mrs N Sorich & Ms G Lee
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, came from midfield and won by a head at Geelong 4yo+ Mdn-Sw August 8 over 1200m in soft going defeating Blue Moon Summit carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Geelong Cl1 on September 12 over 1225m, 3.5 len behind Guerite with 57.5kg at $8. Promising type who should go close with any luck from the wide draw.
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R J HURDLE
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
8 10039 DOUGAL MCKEEN
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Ready To Run And Have Some Fun, Ready To Run And Have Some Fun 2 & Ready To Run And Have Some Fun 3
Most recently second last of 10 at Mornington Bm62 on September 18 over 1500m, 7 len behind Nursery Chime with 57.5kg at $21. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Hidden Comfort carrying 57.5kg at $10. Mixing form but this easier and is worth including.
4
J ALLEN
Dark Blue And White Checks, Dark Blue Sleeves, Checked Cap
9 8x312 SYMPHONITE
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BLACK  MARE 60.0KG
G J Daffey, Mrs A J Daffey, J A MacLeod, W J Shaw, Miss D L Jenkins, J Catalano, A J Moret, M A Eccles, V Pagliaro, H J K Tobin, S Castle, P C Curran, M Breen, Go Burners (Mgr: L A Bridges), Daffey Racing (Mgr: P A Daffey), A B Lange, N J M Kirkbride & L J Daffey
Racing well recently. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm62 on September 9 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Geffina carrying 57kg at $7.50. The run before that won by 3.5 len at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw August 30 over 1205m in soft going defeating Zeamaize with 57.5kg at $9.50. Continues to race well and should give a sight off the good draw.
2
LINDA MEECH
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
10 9x030 BELLALIQUE
PAUL PREUSKER
7YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
M L R Whittaker, Mrs E M K Whittaker, N J Rawlings, Mrs A De Ruiter, H De Ruiter, S De Ruiter, Miss S E Schwartz, G A Rawlings, V C Audino & Mrs S Audino
Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 11th of 14 at Geelong 0 - 62 on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Bossy Star carrying 57kg at $21. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Geelong Bm64 on July 25 over 1250m, slow going 2.75 len behind Enna's Dream carrying 56kg at $41. Looks tested again this line-up.
1
TEODORE NUGENT
Blue, Red Star, Red And White Diamond Sleeves, Red Cap With White Star
11 x3321 SIMPLY SASSY
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
4YO  GR/B  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs U Williams, A More, Mrs D More, Ms J Gibson, P Mansford, M Taylor, G Ross, T Hussey, D King, D Boyd, Bool Twenty-Three, J A C L Racing, One Two Eight Racing No.2, The Round Table, Fate of Eight, B M B P Racing, Five Flatmen, Swan Hill Gang, Stratco & WFC Past Players Syndicates
Racing well recently. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Hamilton Mdn-Sw September 15 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Zeamaize with 57.5kg at $3.90. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Grugnito with 57.5kg at $11. Off the mark last time and on home track can measure up again.
5
NEIL FARLEY
Green And Gold Chevrons, Quartered Cap
12 60x02 ARTPARK
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
P A Preusker & P I McFarlane
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 13 at Geelong Bm58 on August 22 over 1212m, 5 len behind What You Will with 58kg at $11. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Bm56 on September 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Billie Bronx with 58.5kg at $11. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
11
D YENDALL
Red, Royal Blue And White Hoops, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
13 01438 BELL'S BIGHOUSE
JOHN ROWE
7YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Ms N Raven
Comes off a 54 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Coleraine 0 - 58 Hwgt on August 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Triomphe with 68kg at $11. Before that 3rd of 9 at Casterton 0 - 58 on July 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Shooter McGavin carrying 68kg at $5.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
JACK HILL
Orange, Green Diamond And Armbands
14 8879x SQUANDER
AARON PURCELL
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
J Purcell, Mrs R Purcell, Mrs G Lillie & Mrs A Coverdale
Resuming today after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Mt Gambier Bm56 July 11 over 2050m, in the wet; 78 len behind Flying Assassin with 58kg at $13. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw January 28 over 1425m, 3.5 len behind Maycomb with 57kg at $91. Might want a little further but expected to be doing best work late.
3
T P MADDEN
Purple, Gold Yoke And Armbands, Quartered Cap
15 x3807 LORD PORCHESTER
WILLIAM MORRISSEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms B L Gilcrist, W Morrissey, J Morrissey, Mrs J Morrissey, M D Walsh, Miss T M Direen, K Walters & I P Holloway
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on August 30 over 1205m, 3 len behind Rhodesian Red carrying 57.5kg at $12. The race before that 10th of 12 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Hughie with 58.5kg at $15. Looking elsewhere.
7
SARAH FIELD
Royal Blue, Turquoise Stripe And Sleeves, Star Cap
16 1652x RIPPA BUDDY
DARRYL CANNON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
B Collins, D Harden, D Cannon, T Cannon & D Cannon
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Casterton 0 - 58 July 27 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Feargal carrying 67kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Avoca 0 - 58 March 29 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind The Wizard King with 57kg at $26. Will be better for this hitout.
12
Green And Gold Quarters, Green Sleeves And Cap
17 65292 DARRA LINEN
KELVIN BOURKE
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs B J Warton, Mrs M Pearson & G Pearson
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Mt Gambier 0-54 on September 21 over 1400m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Last Dream carrying 53kg at $4.60. The race before that struggled in the run home; 9th of 13 at Morphettville Cl2 on August 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Anthracite with 51kg at $91. Likely to struggle against this line-up.
10
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
Royal Blue, Orange Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Checked Cap